Farofa Stuffed Bell Peppers (Pimentões Recheados com Farofa)
Pimentões Recheados com Farofa, or Farofa Stuffed Bell Peppers, is a delicious and hearty dish from Brazilian cuisine. The combination of colorful bell peppers and savory farofa creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup farofa
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup black beans, cooked
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the farofa, onion, garlic, tomato, black beans, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the farofa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Drizzle the stuffed peppers with olive oil and cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Serve the stuffed bell peppers hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 14g
Supplies
Baking dish Foil
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Farofa Stuffed Bell Peppers with a side of rice and a fresh green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier version, add a chopped chili pepper to the farofa mixture before stuffing the bell peppers.
Cost
$10